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This 1960s photograph shows parachuting in an aerial show by the RSAF at the former Kallang Airport. Several parachutists jumping from six aeroplanes in formation can be seen in the picture. Photograph donated by Tan Que Seng and displayed at Heritage Roadshow 2007. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2007. The original work (c) Tan Que Seng.
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